There is a power within your body that has yet to be awakened.

HARAFLOW is a completely new form of bodywork, systemized by its creator, Katsutoshi Morito, through his long years of martial arts training.

It inherits the beautiful essence of the five kata (forms) of classic Okinawan Karate and the supple, fluid movements of Ryukyuan dance. Stripping away the combative element of martial arts, it has been reborn as a health method that anyone can easily enjoy.

At its core lies the philosophy of "cultivating the Hara (the center of being)." It is not about tensing up, but rather quietly filling the very center of your body.

This sensation fosters a supple axis within you and a mind that remains unshakeable.

Through soft, effortless movements reminiscent of traditional dance, your body's circulation aligns, and your cells begin to awaken. Healthy color returns to your skin, your posture becomes beautifully aligned, and your mindset turns positive.

Strangely enough, every time you are gently toppled over, you find yourself smiling. That is the HARAFLOW experience.

The more you let go of tension, the better it works.

Age and muscle strength simply do not matter.

Your body aligns and restores itself through gentle connection with others.

Both the one who guides and the one who is guided topple over with a smile—a unique sensation you won't find in yoga or pilates.

When the center of your body aligns, your posture changes, your expression brightens, and even your way of life begins to transform.

The "ideal world" you have always yearned for—this time, it is within your reach.

Imagine a rubber ball.

A ball filled perfectly with air has an even firmness and elasticity, no matter where you press it.

In HARAFLOW, we aim to bring the human body into this exact state.

A "single, cohesive whole" where both the core and the extremities are filled with the exact same density.

A body that is evenly fulfilled and energized from the inside out—this is what we call the Unified Body (Toutaitai).

When people push against each other using muscle strength, their bodies clash.

However, when you become a Unified Body, that collision becomes "zero."

Because force does not clash with force, muscular strength is not required. Yet, somehow, your partner gently topples over.

And strangely enough—both the person who guides them down and the person who is toppled end up smiling and feeling uplifted.

A new dialogue of the body, free from winning or losing.

That is HARAFLOW.

For all ages and genders. Enjoyable for everyone. Reset your stressed mind and body to awaken your flexible strength.

Katsutoshi Morito

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, 1977

~ Biography ~

Began practicing martial arts at the age of 19.

In pursuit of the "essence of martial arts," he trained passionately while exploring various styles and schools.

Among them, he was deeply moved by the techniques of classic Okinawan Karate (Zaha Shindoryu). While pursuing its underlying principles, a breakthrough occurred during training: he suddenly and profoundly experienced the presence of the "Hara" (the center of being) and "invisible power."

However, he later developed unexpected long-term sequelae from COVID-19 (Long COVID).

Faced with the despairing reality of a body that would not move as he wished, he nevertheless refused to stop training.

Relying entirely on the faint sensation of the "Hara," looking deeply inward and listening to his own body was the only path left to sustain his mind and physical self.

Amidst this adversity, he meticulously reorganized each technique and principle based on the internal sensations he had mastered. From this approach—which ultimately regenerated his own body—a new method miraculously emerged: "HARAFLOW (interim name), the Smiling Bodywork," designed to bring health and smiles to everyone.

Through this experience, he developed a profound mission: "To revive the innate strength that the Japanese people originally possessed for the modern era, and to create a society where everyone can live a healthy, long life." This inspired him to establish "Hara wo Tsukuru Kai" (The Association for Cultivating the Hara) to spread HARAFLOW, as well as the classic Okinawan Karate training group, "Harado Denshinkai."

Since then, as a navigator who embodies this path, he continues to explore the profound and deep world of martial arts to this day.

【Instructional Experience (Individuals)】

Professional kickboxers, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighters, ballroom dancers, karatekas (Traditional and Full-contact), Chinese martial artists, members of the Metropolitan Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Division, Director of the Bushido Budo Bureau (General Incorporated Association), yoga instructors, Pilates instructors, Seitai (manual therapy) practitioners, and Judo therapists.

Harado Denshinkai is a training group within the Hara wo Tsukuru Kai that specializes specifically in classic Okinawan Karate.

By practicing traditionally passed-down kata (forms), our goal is to master techniques and build a practical physical foundation that can be directly applied to modern daily life. We provide a space where you can learn enjoyably yet seriously, all within a warm and harmonious atmosphere.

It is the very karate training group that can be called the birthplace of HARAFLOW.

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Harado Denshinkai：Karate for Developing the "Hara"

Harado Denshinkai is dedicated to the practice of Budo-style Karate, focusing on the development of the "Hara" (the core of one’s being).

We are seeking individuals who resonate with our mission: to learn the traditional Japanese martial art of using the power of the "Hara"—an inherent strength of the Japanese spirit—and to preserve it for future generations. If you possess a passion for Harado Karate, Japanese Budo, and the desire to safeguard our traditional culture together, we welcome you to join our community.

Practitioners of other styles and traditions are also very welcome.

"Hara-wo-Tsukuru-Kai" (Association for Developing the Hara) "Harado Denshinkai" (Harado Karate) Founded: March 27, 2023